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Looking for Generic Prenatal with DHA
I was never able to find one in the free prenatal vitamin program. Best of luck! ... I couldn't take prenatal vitamins with either of my pregnancies. ...
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- I couldn't take prenatal vitamins with either of my pregnancies. I ended up taking Flintstone's chewables. :) I'm not certain they have DHA in them, but I wouldn't b...
- Hmmm...I wasn't aware that DHA was an important ingredient for prenatal vitamins. I know that it is a critical ingredient now added to formulas and baby food...but I ...
- Hi E., I was able to find one at Walgreens or CVS. I'm almost positive it was Walgreens. It is two pills but it was around $25 for 60 pills which would be less than...
Prenatal Vitamins
Read all 18 responses: "Hi! I'm trying to get pregnant and was advised to start taking prenatal vitamins right away. Any suggestions on which ones to take?
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- I get my prenatals at Mother's they are called Twin Lab. I tried the prescription kind and they upset my stomach-as most do. I used to take my vitamins right before b...
- lol...well...here's not exactly the answer to your question: I just chewed Flintstones & drank orange juice & tried to get most of my vitamins from food sources...s...
- Hello, I used the Target Brand. It not that much $ and I also took another few MG of Folic Acid, but that is up to your doc. Mine told me to take more FA also. Yes it...
Prenatal Vitamins?
Read all 30 responses: "I was wondering if any of you had thoughts on taking prenatal vitamins before getting pregnant. With my first child, I had awful ...
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- I too take prenatal vitamins (not pregnant YET) for the goodness and well being of a future pregnancy. I do have to take on a full stomach to avoid nausea. Take in t...
- Hi P., I think that taking prenatal vitamins is great! Even though I did breastfeed my daughter up till she was 5 months old and she is only 6 months now, I am stil...
- Absolutly take prenatal vitamins before you conceive. It certainly can't hurt anything. As far as the morning sickness. I didn't have any "morning sickness? persay whe...
Non Prescription Prenatal Vitamins
Read all 26 responses: "My doctor says it is safer to take prescription prenatal vitamins. I think the vitamins that she prescribe to me is not enough and ...
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- M.: prescription vs non prescription doesn't matter as much but it has to be a pre-natal vitamin. During pregnancy more is not better. Certain vitamins in excess ...
- When pregnant with my 1st child the prenatal vitamins made me naseaus so i took 2 Flintstone vitamins and a folic acid (the doctor told me to) and my daughter is just ...
- The only reason I would recommend prescription is because it often comes with a stool softener. Pregnancy and the need for higher amounts of iron could be greatly cons...
Good Prenatal Vitamins?
Read all 39 responses: "We are considering having another baby, so I need to start taking prenatal vitamins. The ones I took during my first pregnancy were ...
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- Well this was a prescription prenatal so you may have to ask your doctor about it. My doctor also gave me some samples so I could try them before I bought them. I us...
- Several months before I even thought that we'd start trying for another baby, I'd go into my Ob/Gyn's office and ask for a prenatal vitamin prescription. For us, pres...
- I would HIGHLY recommmend East West Essentials Optimal Prenatal vitamins! They are natural, which was a huge +, they are easy to take and they do not give you an upse...
Prenatal Vitamins
Read all 31 responses: "I was just wondering what prenatal vitamins other women used. I have been using one that my MD prescribed when I first became ...
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- I use OneSource Prenatal Vitamins (pink bottle). I get them at Walmart, but I think they have them everywhere. They say they have 50% more calcium than Stuart Prenat...
- Hi S., I have had great results with the GNC prenatal vitamins. We currently have two healthy boys (6 and 4) and are expecting a little girl this October. With all ...
- The over-the-counter ones I take are absorbed at a much higher rate than any prescription or store brand out there. The absorption rate is something like 90% - this i...
Pain and Headache with Prenatal Vitamins
Read all 8 responses: "I have been terrible at taking my prenatals, I don't feel well after taking them. With my daughter I lasted about 6 weeks and stopped ...
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- You are not alone! I never could take mine and I tried several. They would make me nauseous and would literally gag trying to swallow them. Definately try to find o...
- Are they the same prenatals for all 4 pregnancies? If so, it might be what the prenatal is wrapped in. Our food is so diminished in nutrients that taking vitamins are ...
- Yes! I talked to my OBGYN and she told me to take them at night, but also prescribed me something that was much easier on my body then the OTC one's that had initially...
What's Your Favorite Prenatal Vitamins? and What About Other Supplements?
Read all 18 responses: "Hi. Does anyone have a prenatal vitamin that they love/ doesn't make them feel sick? And has anyone done any research on taking a ...
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- I take Cal-nate (prescription) and have had no side effects. But, I didn't have morning sickness either. Try it out and see if it will help you!
- Most of the vitamins made me feel sick - I could taste them all day! However, I really liked the Centogen Ultra (prescription only). It is a capsule. Good luck!
- I found a liquid supplement to work the best. My friends kids are so healthy (they are 6 and 9 now) and they believe it's because of the vitamins she used during preg...
Prenatal Vitamins Easy on the Digestive System
Read all 22 responses: "Does anyone have a brand of prenatal vitamins that they like that is easy on the digestive system? I had a lot of gas/burping ...
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- Not sure if this was already posted but I LOVE the Trader Joe's Prenatal vitamins. They are easy to digest and give you energy, I used to take the regular women's vita...
- I had some gas/burping problems with some of the prenatals that I took also - recently I found some over the counter ones at WalMart - they are the One a Day Prenatals...
- The Target brand ones are actually pretty good. I had same issue as you and those seemed to be the best (and I tried quite a few). Hope they work out.
Prenatal Vitamins Make Me Sick
Read all 42 responses: "every perscription for the prenatal vitamins have made me sick. I tell the doctor and they tell me to ethier stick it out or give me ...
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- Hi S., Congrats on being pregnant. I had the same problem. I took them at night before I went to bed, and that worked. Hope that works for you!
- Ask your OB about Flintstones with iron vitamins for kids. I took them while I was pregnant and I didn't get sick cause I had the same problem...I took two at a time ...
- I couldn't stomach prenatals either. My dr. told me to take Flintstones but I also couldn't handle those. I ended up taking vitaball which is a vitamin gumball. It ...
